Before your trip

Plan now and breathe easy

Use the Southwest^® app as your digital pilot

Check in, make changes, check the status of your flight, and more. See all our mobile features.

Download Mobile App for iOS®

Download Mobile App for Android™

Start packing! Every ticketed Customer’s first two checked bags are free* *First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply. 

We’re not here to hold you back from packing the essentials, plus a little extra for the fun. And when it comes to carryon items, you can pack one bag plus one smaller, personal-type item.

Detailed baggage information

^{*First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply.}

Bring a carryon for free too, just make sure it meets the required dimensions

You can bring one bag plus one smaller, personal type item. We limit bag dimensions to 10 x 16 x 24 inches. If your carryon does not fit the dimensions above we will be forced to check it at the gate. It will be safely stowed below the aircraft for the duration of your flight, and you will pick it up at baggage claim, not the gate^{****Assistive devices and strollers may be claimed at the gate/jet bridge.}  , upon arrival to your final destination.

View carryon policy

^{**Assistive devices and strollers may be claimed at the gate/jet bridge.}

Check in 24 hours before your flight

We will also assign your boarding position at this time. We recommend checking-in on our Southwest^® app or on our website.

Check in

Don’t want to worry about check-in? We can do it for you!

Starting from $15 one-way, EarlyBird Check-In® will automatically check you in and assign your boarding position prior to our traditional check-in time.

Add EarlyBird

Plan your airport arrival time

Plan how far in advance you should arrive at the airport for both your outbound and return flights. Make sure you also know your airport's available products and services.

View airport information

Let us know ahead of time if you need to make a change

Things come up and we understand. That’s why we don’t charge you a change fee**. We ask that you contact us via telephone at 1-800-I-FLY-SWA® (1-800-435-9792) or online to make changes at least 10 minutes prior to your flight in order to avoid our No Show Policy. **Assistive devices and strollers may be claimed at the gate/jet bridge.  

Manage my flight

^{**Fare differences may apply.}

Download the Southwest app to enjoy free inflight movies and on-demand content

Please download the Southwest app before arriving to the airport so you can enjoy free movies and on-demand content onboard. Our other entertainment options like free messaging, free live TV, free music and web browsing (with paid WiFi access***) do not require the Southwest app.

Download for iOS®

Download for Android™

^{***Available only on WiFi enabled aircraft.}

Flying international? Remember to verify your documentation

Interested in saving even more time at U.S. Customs and Passport control checkpoints? Download Mobile Passport app.

Verify international documents